To My Readers

Welcome! I am a bead artist and shop owner. I create original beadwork and teach in my shop, the Poppyfield Bead Company in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. I am blessed to work surrounded by gorgeous colors, tantalizing textures, and sparkling points of light. Follow what's on my mind and my fingertips here.

Julia Hecht is Beadfingers

About me

In 2002, life pushed me (hard) onto a path of personal healing. Creating beauty "one bead at a time" has been a touchstone for me ever since. As a physician, I devoted years to helping others to heal. In 2009, I left my medical practice, in order to offer myself the same gift. In 2011 I opened a retail bead shop, Poppyfield Bead Company. You can follow my artistic life here.